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Funeral conducted by Gorringes Funeral Directors
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Yves Marie Leon Le Clezio

18th November 1938 - 14th April 2026

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It is with great sadness we announce the death of Yves Marie Leon Le Clezio, who passed away in Jubilee House Care Home on 14th April, aged 87 years. 

Yves was a professor in Linguistics at University College London 1974-2006. He was a specialist in language structure and analysis. A renowned researcher and lecturer, who incredibly spoke over 16 languages..! 

Yves was married to his dear Wife, Alexandrina Le Clezio since 1976, and she will miss him so very much. 

A private service will take place in the coming weeks and Yves will be laid in his final resting place in Nightingale Cemetery